Gold Card, Torchlight Parade tickets gone in a jiffy Mysuru: The Gold Cards and Torchlight Parade tickets that went up for sale online this morning was sold out in a jiffy. However, the Jumboo Savari tickets were still available when we went to the press at 1.30 pm. The Gold Card priced – Rs. 6,500,…
Half-asphalted road poses threat
September 26, 2024Mysuru: The District Authorities are busy gearing up for this year’s Dasara festival starting from Oct. 3 to 12 by taking up patch works on potholed roads and decking up the main thoroughfares with glittery lights. However, the asphalting of the main road to Chamundi Hill has invited public wrath. The above picture shows the…
CM’s mounting troubles come from his hometown
September 26, 2024Will political uncertainty leave Dasara festival organisers scrambling for clarity? Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who has navigated through numerous allegations of scandals during his four-decade-long political career, now faces mounting trouble from his home district of Mysuru. The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment scam, a case originating in the very region that catapulted…
Yuva Sambhrama-2024: India’s cultural diversity showcased on Day-2
September 26, 2024Students pay tributes to Indian Army, condemn atrocities against women Mysuru: The second day of Yuva Sambhrama witnessed students from various colleges across the State present some of the best folk programmes including the Mallakhamba from the team of Kamadolli Gram Panchayat in Dharwad which captivated the audience at the Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri…
Folk artistes demand payment of Rs. 5,000 for Dasara
September 26, 2024Mysuru: With the countdown for Dasara having begun, the Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya Districts Janapada Kalavidara Okkoota has urged the Government to pay Rs. 5,000 to each of the folk artistes taking part in Jumboo Savari. Addressing a press meet here yesterday, Okkoota President Udigala Mahadevappa said that at present, the folk artistes are paid just…
ADGP Hitendra reviews security ahead of Dasara
September 25, 2024Mysuru: This year’s Dasara will witness increase in the number of security personnel with City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar requesting for the need for additional Police personnel than usual with the State Government deciding to organise the 10-day festival on a grand scale. A security review meeting of Southern Range Police Officers presided by ADGP…
Dasara Jumboo Savari to promote ‘Brand Mysuru’
September 25, 2024Mysuru: Even as the State celebrated the 140th birth anniversary of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar on June 4, the District Administration, as a befitting tribute to the late visionary King, will portray ‘Brand Mysuru’ by introducing ‘Mysore Silk’, ‘CFTRI’, ‘MyMUL of KMF’, ‘Mysore Sandal Soap’ and ‘Jungle Lodges and Resorts’ which were started during the rule…
Yuva Sambhrama off to a colourful start
September 25, 2024Mysuru: With a week left for this year’s Dasara, the festive fever has already gripped the youth of Mysuru who gathered in large numbers for the inauguration of ‘Yuva Sambhrama – 2024’ at the Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri here last evening. The event, which provides students from across the State to showcase their talent,…
Prashanth carries Wooden Howdah successfully
September 25, 2024Public restricted from coming close to jumbos Mysuru: With Dasara festival commencing from Oct. 3, Dasara jumbos are being trained to make them familiar with the Jumboo Savari route, get them accustomed to the sound and noise of vehicles and carrying weight. Yesterday, 51-year-old Dasara elephant Prashanth carried the Wooden Howdah and walked successfully on…
Jawa bike rally, Tonga ride, heritage walk awaits you
September 25, 2024Mysuru: As part of Dasara Festival 2024, the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage has organised a series of events from Oct. 4 to 6, starting from Rangacharlu Memorial Town Hall at 7 am. Jawa motorbike rally On Oct. 4, a traditional Jawa motorbike rally will take place. Youths, students and men, aged between 25…
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